Friday Nights to College Heights: Tommy Bohanon

Aug. 14, 2012

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Tommy Bohanon, Wake Forest’s fullback, goes into his senior season with 48 carries in 37 games. That averages about 1.3 carries per game.

Bohanon isn’t bothered by the low carries.

“Definitely not,” he said. “When I got here, I knew my role, I knew I’d be helping my running backs get as many yards as possible. I like to get guys out of the way and spring our running backs. I take pride in myself doing that.”

In the four years Bohanon has been at Wake Forest, six players have played in their true freshman seasons. He’s one of them. He doesn’t think having another year would’ve helped him that much more because he arrived for spring ball during his senior season at North Fort Myers.

“I feel like it’s best it happened this way,” he said. “I was way ahead of everyone and I was already used to the playbook.”

With 28 career catches and solid pass protection abilities, Bohanon has a shot at getting an NFL look. NFLScout.com has him rated No. 18 of 84 fullbacks in the April draft.

“Physically, I feel better than ever this year,” he said. “I worked hard to prepare myself for this season. I hope I do (make the NFL). It’s been my goal since 5 years old. To get the chance to play after this year would be great.”

Joining Bohanon at Wake Forest is another local player, defensive end Johnny Garcia of Ida Baker.

“They moved him from tight end to defensive end,” Bohanon said. “He’s a defensive-minded guy who likes to get after the quarterback. He’s going to help us out and make some plays.”

The Demon Deacons, 6-7 last season after a 23-17 loss to Mississippi State in the Music City Bowl, will open the season at home on Sept. 1 against Liberty.